Employer: GetUp Australia
Work Type/s:
Full Time
Classification/s:
Administration,
Advocacy & Campaigns
Sector/s:
Not For Profit (NFP)
Location: Sydney
GetUp is a 580,000 strong independent movement to build a progressive Australia. We bring together like-minded people who want to bring participation back into our democracy, using innovative technology and new forms of political participation to revitalise progressive politics in Australia. In the last year alone, GetUp raised over $5 million to fund campaigns, helped 130,000 Australians win the right to vote by taking on the Commonwealth in the High Court and put issues like mental health on the national agenda. If you are looking for a dynamic place to work, read on!
Position purpose
GetUp is looking for a Personal Assistant to work closely with the National Director and Executive Officer to help us run the office.
The Personal Assistant plays a key role in coordinating the National Director’s schedule, assisting in the management of key relationships, and providing executive and administrative support to the National Director and Executive Officer.
This position will report to the Executive Officer.
Key Responsibilities
Executive support to the National Director:
- management of meetings, diary and travel;
- provision of executive support, including research, correspondence management;
- strong relationship management with key non-profit groups, the private sector, government, media, donors and the Board.
Assisting the Executive Officer in the operational management of the organisation:
- providing administrative support, including oversight of some purchasing requirements;
- coordinating staff and management meetings and events;
Support the Executive Officer in management of key relationships, including:
- maintaining a current major donor database;
- ensuring GetUp's donors are having their administrative needs met.
Facilitate timely and communications between National Director, Executive Officer and rest of organisation.
Other duties as requested by National Director and Executive Officer.
Required skills / attributes
We are looking for someone with experience in fulfilling a wide variety of operational tasks in a timely manner. Our ideal candidate is:
Deeply committed to our mission of building a progressive Australia and holding power to account;
Experienced, with two years or more in an personal assistant or administrative management role;
An advanced computer / IT user;
Strongly service-oriented – the kind of person who pre-empts our needs, only ever needs to be asked once and brings a positive, vibrant attitude into the workplace;
Flexible, creative, collaborative, problem-solver and ‘doer’
A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills;
Super organised, productive and flexible – able to manage work streams effectively in the face of changing priorities; and
A bit of fun.
GetUp will provide you with:
A flexible and friendly work environment;
Opportunities for professional development and networking, locally and internationally; and
A competitive remuneration commensurate with your experience.
